Tom seen reprising his role as Maverick — more than 30 years after the original movie

“He won’t film all the flight sequences — it’s too dangerous — but he will fly some, making him the first actor in cinema history to do so. The producers would prefer not to put their leading man, not to mention their whole film, at risk.

“They also wouldn’t choose to have their long-awaited sequel delayed nearly a year, but despite the huge insurance costs they are willing to do what it takes to ensure Tom is happy.”

Gene, has grown close to Ray Winstone’s actress daughter Ellie Rae after meeting through mutual friends

A source close to the Gallaghers said: “There’s obvious chemistry between Gene and Ellie and they seem to be getting on really well. With them both having famous dads, they understand each other on a level others don’t.

“It’s really early days at the moment but there’s definitely a chance things could turn more serious in the near future.”

Noel Gallagher jokes about getting Oasis back together to stop Corbyn becoming PM

The group are currently working on new music and have played several gigs.

If they need anyone for a music video, I’m sure Ellie Rae would be keen.

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RISING British band Bad Sounds are making waves in the music industry. The West Country hip-hop fans – fronted by brothers Callum and Ewan Merrett – said single Wages let them quit their full-time day jobs.

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BOHEMIAN Rhapsody is still rocking the UK box office. The biopic, starring Rami Malek as Queen singer Freddie Mercury, stays top of the box-office and has now raked in £20.4million. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born remains in second spot for a fifth week.

Laura Marling and James Acaster will headline mental health fundraiser Calm at London’s Flat Iron Square and Omeara on December 16. The music and comedy gig also features Bear’s Den, Mystery Jets, Lewis Capaldi and The Staves. Tickets are on sale now.

Bella Thorne, is “lucky” to have collaborated with Steve Aoki on his Neon Future III album, out tomorrow. She said: “Steve has this energy, it’s completely infectious, he lights up the room, honestly if he isn’t there I feel bad for that dim room you’re standing in . . . Let’s just say I got lucky.”

Fresh from their electric headline set at London’s Printworks, Little Dragon, centre bottom, release their brand new EP Lover Chanting tomorrow. The three-track piece about “the force of love” is the first since the Scandi synth-pop band’s 2017 hit record Season High – and it’s just as delicious.